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The treaty of Versailles it was an agreement that ended WWI, It imposed large fees to Germany in order to repair the damages. This lead to Germany economy collapse, they also went through political instability and loss military power. -
Mussolini became the dictator of Italy and founded fascism and later in 1925 declared a dictator. -
The Great Depression impacted the economy of many nations, including Germany, Italy, and Japan. This lead to the surge of many facist leaders that would make promises to restore the economy and prosperity of their nations. -
This marked the beginning of Japans imperialist expansion in Asia. [(https://www.britannica.com/video/refugees-Prelude-to-Conflict-cities-Japanese-Imperial-September-1931/-71921)] -
Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany -
Led by Mussolini, this defied the League Of Nations, this war lasted until 1937. -
Military forces of Nazi Germany entered Rhineland, this violated the the Treaty of Versailles because it was one of the demilitarized zones. -
The annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany this violated the agreements on the Treaty of Versailles. Austria lost his independence and incorporated into German Reich. -
Germany invaded Poland this marked the beginning of WWII -
France and Great Britain officially declares war on Germany in response of Poland's invasion. -
Hitler invades and takes control of Denmark and Norway , because its was an strategic location that served as base of operations and to get resources from Scandinavia. -
Germany invaded France using blitzkrieg tactics or "lightning war". It was a surprise attack that quickly defeated the French. He took over the majority of Western Europe including, Netherlands and Belgium. -
Germany launched an air attack against Great Britain and they lasted until October. -
Germany bombarded the UK at night in an attempt to weaken Britain and destroy their war supplies and ports. But they failed Britain never surrendered. -
German Invasion of the Soviet Union, over 3 million troops along with the Axis powers surprised attacked the Soviet Union. -
Germany, Italy and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact and create the Axis Alliance. -
The Japanese attack US navy Pearl Harbor, and the US officially enters WWII siding with the Allies (U.S, Britain, Soviet Union) -
US Navy defeats the Japanese, it was a key victory for the U.S weaking Japan's naval power. -
After allies invading Sicily on September 3rd, Italy surrenders signing the Armistice of Cassibile. Making Italy withdraw from the war. -
Allied Invasion of Normandy France to push back the Germans -
After four years Paris was liberated from Nazi Germany and it was accomplished by French Armored Division and U.S Infantry division, -
Major last offensive attack by Germany on the Western Front, In the Ardennes Forest of Belgium and Luxembourg. Germany lost to the Allies and suffered great losses. -
US President Franklin Roosevelt dies. He is succeeded by Vice President Harry Truman. -
Hitler commits suicide in a underground bunker while the red army was approaching Berlin. -
General Alfred Jodi, Maj. Wilhelm Oxenius, and Adm.Hans-Georg, signed a unconditional surrender document. -
The U.S drops Atomic bomb '"Little Boy" on Hiroshima, Japan. -
U.S drops a second atomic bomb "Fat Man", on Nagasaki. -
Japan signs the official instrument of Surrender prepared by president Harry S. Truman, officially ending WWII.